Trenton R-9 School District on Monday announced it will remain closed until Monday, April 27th. In a letter posted to the Trenton R-9 website, Superintendent Mike Stegman says he’s concerned this will not be the last extension but one that is based on current information involving Coronavirus concerns. School officials plan to continue to review […]
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Several area schools extending closure to April 27th due to COVID-19
Several area school districts have extended their closures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. School districts extending their closures through April 24th include Chillicothe, Jamesport Tri-County, Gallatin, Braymer, Polo, and Southwest Livingston County of Ludlow. Those districts tentatively plan to resume classes on April 27th. Chillicothe R-2 reports its meal program will continue through April […]
Audio: Hamilton in final four of Strongest Town Competition
Hamilton is in the final four for the Strongest Town Competition. Strong Towns introduced 16 communities two weeks ago that stood out among nominees for their efforts, including local financial strength and resilience, civic engagement, and bottom-up development. Strong Towns describes itself on its website as “an international movement…dedicated to making communities across the United […]
Cameron Regional Medical Center sets up special facility to screen patients
A fever/respiratory tent has been set up by the Cameron Regional Medical Center Emergency Room. The tent is available daily from 8 o’clock in the morning to 8 o’clock at night. Any patient at least 16 years old exhibiting fever and/or respiratory problems should be screened at the tent instead of at one of the […]
Chillicothe Area Arts Council to kick off season with performance by Rhonda Vincent and The Rage
The concert to kick-off the Chillicothe Area Arts Council’s season will again feature Rhonda Vincent and The Rage. The Sliced Bread Day Show will be at the Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center of Chillicothe the afternoon of July 5th at 3 o’clock. Admission will be $25.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, and free for season […]
Municipal Division of Grundy County Circuit Court continues cases due for appearance in April
Cases scheduled for the Municipal Division of Grundy County Circuit Court have been continued for April due to the Supreme Court suspending unnecessary in-person court. Individuals scheduled to appear in Municipal Court April 7th or 21st at 9 o’clock in the morning have had their cases continued to May 5th at 9 o’clock. Cases scheduled […]
Galt and Laredo close city hall to the public
The Laredo and Galt city halls are closed to the public until further notice. Customers can use the dropboxes at the city halls for payments and call with questions. The city clerk will be available at Laredo Monday through Thursday from noon to 4 o’clock by calling 286-2632. The city clerk will be available at […]
Trenton City Council meets via video conference; declares “State of Emergency” in Trenton
Meeting for the first time using internet technology, the Trenton City Council Monday night declared a “State of Emergency” within the city of Trenton and ordered certain measures to protect public life, health, safety, and property to limit the spread of the coronavirus or Covid-19 – the disease creating the emergency. Essentially, five members of […]
Authorities called to Walmart when shoppers disrupt store operations
Chillicothe Police were called to Walmart at 8 o’clock Sunday night on a report of peace disturbance and trespassing. Police report two people had entered the business and attempted to obtain a larger amount of limited product than the business allowed. When advised of the store limits, the two individuals allegedly became loud and vulgar […]
Missouri Attorney General and Amazon announce partnership to monitor and combat Coronavirus price gouging
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Amazon are announcing a partnership aimed at monitoring and combating price gouging related to COVID-19. The Attorney General’s Office and representatives from Amazon will communicate regularly about consumer complaints and potential price gouging by third-party sellers on Amazon’s marketplace. Amazon will also provide market analysis and other aid to […]
Driver attempting to elude law enforcement causes crash in Trenton
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three people were hurt late Saturday afternoon in Trenton when a car attempting to elude law enforcement was involved in an accident with another car and hit a tree. Thirty-four-year-old Robert Ellis of Independence was taken by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department to Wright Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. […]
Jamesport Tri-County School District offers free meals to those 18 and younger during closure
The Jamesport Tri-County School District will offer free meals for individuals younger than 18 years old during its closure for COVID-19. The meals can be picked up at the west end of the elementary building from 11 o’clock to noon. Free delivery will also be available. Reservations can be made from 8 o’clock to noon […]
North 65 Center in Trenton changes meal delivery policy
The North 65 Center of Trenton has waived it’s homebound stipulation on its home-delivered meals for persons more than 60 years old while the center has suspended its congregate meals. Home delivery clients will still receive meals on a daily basis Monday through Friday. Procedures will be reevaluated and might change to deliveries only two […]
Emergency Services Complex in Trenton closes to the public
The Emergency Services Complex of Trenton is closed to the public until further notice. The Trenton and Grundy County Rural fire departments and Grundy County Ambulance Service will still respond to emergencies. Emergencies should be reported by calling 911. The non-emergency phone number for the Trenton Fire Department is 660-359-5552. Grundy County Ambulance asks that […]
Grundy County Jewett-Norris Library to offer curbside service during closure
The Grundy County Jewett-Norris Library of Trenton is offering curbside service while the library is closed to patrons. The staff will be in the building on weekdays from 9 o’clock to noon. Any patron who would like a book, audiobook, or DVD should call the library between 9 and 10 o’clock to place a request […]
Livingston County Sheriff restricts public access to office facilities
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office administrative facility at Chillicothe has temporarily restricted access for the general public. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the changes include calling the office Monday through Friday from 8 to 4 o’clock for administrative needs. Those non-emergency needs include questions about the civil process, eviction notices, copies of reports, bond information, and […]
Spickard Board of Education approves 2020-21 school calendar
The Spickard Board of Education approved next year’s school calendar on Monday evening. Superintendent Jonnie Beavers reports the first day of school for Spickard will be August 26th, and the last day will be May 19th, 2021. The school day start time will be at 8 o’clock instead of 8:05. The board renewed all certified […]